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Homeless pet owners need better options to protect their animals • Earth.com

A scoping review has brought to light five key ways in which the health of homeless pet owners and their animals can be significantly improved.  Despite the fact that around 10% of homeless individuals have pets, detailed information on how to effectively support their health has been scarce. These pets often serve as the sole […]

Hill’s Pet Nutrition to test Bond’s animal protein alternative

Colorado, US-headquartered Bond Pet Foods has shipped to Hill’s Pet Nutrition the first two metric tons of animal protein created through fermentation. Hill’s Pet Nutrition will start formulating test products using the protein ingredient for regulatory review by the US Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine and for market evaluation. The shipment marks […]

Cap on pet surrenders helps ease overcapacity at Garland animal shelter

Much like other cities in North Texas, Garland is dealing with a capacity problem at its animal shelter – but its animal services department has found some success in reducing the number of animals in its shelter after city officials earlier this year lowered the number of daily owner surrenders from five to two. Animal […]

Animal experts caution against adopting on a whim

Vet services are up 8.1%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Animal experts caution against adopting animals on a whim this holiday season, as they often see an increase in surrender rates in the New Year Watch the video to find out why they say this year particularly it’s so important to be […]

The 2023 Artisan Holiday Gift Guide for Pet Lovers

My pick of the best hand-made and artisan gifts for dogs, cats, and their people. By Zazie Todd PhD Every year I have fun browsing Etsy to choose the most gorgeous and cute items for my annual gift guide. So if you’re looking for something for your dog or cat this festive season, I’ve got […]

Affordable housing where animals are allowed is challenging for pet owners – Daily News

  “Seventy-three percent of dog owners agree that their pet brings them closer to their neighbors and 49 percent of cat owners said the same.” (Photo courtesy of petsandpeoplephotos.org) I try to practice moments of gratitude every day of the year. But around the Thanksgiving holiday, I tend to spend a bit more time reflecting […]

Real Estate meets Animal Advocacy in one-of-a-kind Pet Supply and Food Donation Drive

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — For the first time ever, Berkshire Hathaway is partnering up with Santa Barbara’s C.A.R.E. 4 Paws organization to host a pet supply and food donation drive Saturday, November 4th and Sunday November 5th. Wendy Domanski adopted her dog Shadow from Santa Barbara County Animal Services just a few months ago, […]

Norfolk Animal Care Center asking for pet pantry donations

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Norfolk Animal Care Center is need of another round of donations to its pet pantry. “Last time our pet pantry was empty our community really came together to help eachother out. It has now been 3 months and we’ve given out alonst all of the donations you have previous sent […]

Council worker resigns, ‘deeply sorry’ for shooting pet dog

Supplied/Stuff Sarge was considered family by many in the community. An animal control officer who killed a pet in a case of “mistaken identity” has resigned from Gisborne District Council, “burdened by the weight of the mistake which led to the untimely death of a much-loved family dog. An error that I will forever regret”. […]

Pet adoption event at Bergen County Animal Shelter this weekend

2-minute read TETERBORO — Dogs, cats and rabbits will be looking for their forever homes this weekend at Bergen County Animal Shelter’s Clear the Shelter event. This weekend you can meet Forrest, a Siberian Huskey mix, who is friendly and loyal or Wanda, a Jersey Wooley rabbit who prefers a home with children. The shelter, […]

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